Hunting Reports
Split ear makes daylight appearance
After watching a deer nicknamed “Split ear” for three years, he finally made a daylight appearance checking for does on the afternoon of Jan. 22.[…]
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Hunting Reports
Hallie Crawford’s deer
Hallie Crawford with a deer she took on Jan. 18, 2022 at a friend’s property in Gilbert, Louisiana.[…]
Deer Hunting
With deer season over, the hunt for trophy sheds is on
The search for shed antlers in the spring gives more opportunity for Louisiana deer hunters to be in the field.[…]
Deer Hunting
Buck deer vs. tom turkeys
Dave Moreland gives his opinion on what is the hardest to pursue; a heavy-rack mature buck or a trophy longbeard turkey.[…]
Columns
Wow! Did he have big horns! But sadly, not the right kind
Joe Macaluso spreads out buck-lure canisters for West Feliciana Parish deer hunt and it attracts randy bull.[…]
Deer Hunting
Backstrap is the filet mignon of venison
The prize of the harvest is the select cut off a deer — the backstrap. Deer season is over. It’s time to consume your harvest.[…]
Deer Hunting
It’s a lifetime buck and an exciting time for Knuck and Knocker
Graham Newton, a seventh grader in Bunkie, killed a trophy buck on a hunt with his grandfather in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
Columns
Grits and Venison Grillades
This recipe is easy to master and gives you another way to use some of your prime cuts, including backstrap from that deer you harvested.[…]
Columns
Replacing mast-bearing trees for wildlife is a must
Hurricanes have taken a toll on habitat and the forests. Active involvement is a must to keep properties productive for wildlife.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF: CWD sample from deer harvested in Tensas Parish confirmed as positive
The National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Iowa has confirmed that CWD was found in an adult buck harvested in Tensas Parish.[…]
Columns
My first recurve deer: The culmination of one year’s hard work
If you enjoy the process and challenge of bow hunting, traditional archery enhances both of these elements.[…]
Deer of the Year
2021-2022 Deer of the Year
We reviewed all of the big buck stories and share a few of the best that rank at the top of the class as 2021-2022 Deer of the Year.[…]
Deer Hunting
Outdoor lessons we learn from kids
What was an everyday hunting adventure for brother and sister Harley and Haven Harris one afternoon in November is a lesson for us all. […]
Deer Hunting
LDWF: No CWD detected in LA deer so far; sampling completed, final results to come
The LDWF reported on Dec. 30 that to date that no chronic wasting disease has been detected in test results of Louisiana white-tailed deer.[…]
Columns
Don’t even think about ever dry-firing a bow
A list of the dos and don’ts of bowhunting, the more common causes of archery mishaps and some expert advice for avoiding an accident.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF thanks deer hunters for CWD sampling participation, encourages more testing
LDWF thanks deer hunters for participating in chronic wasting disease sampling and encourages hunters to get their harvest tested.[…]